Guinea-Bissau’s ‘Staged’ Coup Reveals Dangerous Military-Political Collusion
Guinea-Bissau’s recent military takeover appears less a genuine seizure of power and more a calculated move to maintain the incumbent’s grip, exposing endemic corruption and weak institutions that threaten regional stability and undermine America’s fight against global drug trafficking.
In an alarming display of political theater disguised as a military coup, Guinea-Bissau’s recent takeover underscores the dangers posed when corrupt elites manipulate fragile institutions for personal gain. On November 26, soldiers in this West African nation seized power amid disputed presidential elections—an event critics say was orchestrated by President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and his close military allies to cling to power despite waning legitimacy. The official story presented by the coup leaders claimed they uncovered a conspiracy involving local politicians, foreign nationals, and notorious drug traffickers—a nod to Guinea-Bissau’s reputation as a key hub in transatlantic narcotics smuggling. Yet...
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